can not figure out the morph

[blaster]

i just got the little guy a few days ago and cant figure it out C:\Users\Owner\Pictures\DSCN0245.JPG

 

[Jordan]

just looks like a dark coloured normal or hypo to me. also looks quite unhealthy and needs food and loving care.

 

[blaster]

i only got him a few days ago from the pet store so he is only still getting use to his new enviroment so i dont think he will be eating alot .and i also have food for him he is just not eating .he is drinking tho i predict he should be eating soon it is his 3 day with me in his new home and i give hie the most amount of loving care i can

 

[Taquiq]

I would say Hypo. Those bands will probably fade when he grows up if he is kept well.

 

[Enigmatic_Reptiles]

looks like a cold hypo.

 

[blaster]

i was looking online and i thought it might have been ghoast because the picture the people had on the site looked alot a like

 

[gixxer3420]

hypo

 

[Jordan]

its definitely not a ghost.

 

[GeckoGal]

A very dark hypo. he will become lighter once he is healthy and the temperature is correct. What temp do you have him in now and what is your source of heat? Also, Am I the only one noticing the swollen joints? It could be that he's so emaciated they look large, early gout, or MBD?

 

[JordanAng420]

Also, Am I the only one noticing the swollen joints? It could be that he's so emaciated they look large, early gout, or MBD?

Nope you're not the only one that noticed...good eye.

The joints are definately swollen. This little guy would benefit from an exam and an xray.

 

[tlbowling]

A very dark hypo. he will become lighter once he is healthy and the temperature is correct. What temp do you have him in now and what is your source of heat? Also, Am I the only one noticing the swollen joints? It could be that he's so emaciated they look large, early gout, or MBD?

I second that observation. Big swollen joints! :no:

 

[blaster]

his heated from a heating pad and i went and looked at some care sheets and i have my room at the recomended temp and my gauge is reading around 85 and i only have had him about 4 days and xray is gonna be really hard for me because i live in a remote area. and you cant blame me a whole lot for thr joints i just got him and unheathy same thing i just got him i haven even had him long enough so he is started eating

 

[NWA_JTV]

I do not think anyone was blaming you for the swolen joints, it is just an indicator of some serious conditions. I've not been here very long, but I have observed that the majority of this community is pretty quick to point out something that might indicate problems. It's not meant to imply that you were to blame, but instead to help you in improving the animals health and situation. The fact that you are asking questions and looking for ideas and input speaks well for your intentions.

When you say your room is at the recommended temp and the gauge is reading 85, is that inside the gecko's enclosure? Where are you reading the temp at? If you are reading 85 on the hot spot that is probably a touch low but not critically so. Hopefully your gecko will start eating and putting on some weight in the near future.

 

[GeckoGal]

The temp needs to be around 92. And were not blaming you for making him unhealthy, but since you now own him your responsible for him. If you don't mind me asking, where do you live? try googling exotic vets in your area. If it is gout or MBD it will continue to get worse if left untreated. Where did you buy him? you may still be able to return him. (I don't think it would be in the best interest of the gecko though)

 

[GeckoGal]

Sorry, I didn't see NWA_JTV's post.

 

[blaster]

i live in labrador canada the pet store is about 7 hour drive away so returning him i dont think so and what can i do to treat him i will call my vet tmr to see if they can help but i dont think they can they are more of a cat dog kinda deal as far as i know

 

[blaster]

are they diffentaly hurt joints or could it just look like it cause if how skinny he is

 

[GeckoGal]

Yes, looking at the picture now something is wrong with them. It appears to be gout or MBD. I second getting a X-Ray from a vet.

 

[blaster]

alright , as far is i know i cant get an xray and my town vet dosnt treat geckos and if i start powerding his crikets with a calcuim supplment will that help?

 

[JordanAng420]

No, it will not help. This gecko has a medical condition that needs diagnostic testing to be able to diagnose definatively.

When you call your vet tommorow, have them refer you to a reptile-friendly veterinarian who can perform an exam and an xray.

If money is an issue, I will warn you beforehand that this could potentially need quite a bit of veterinary visits...